False Potato Beetle

is he dangerous to flowers too? hello, I just found this glorious looking beetle? in my verbena plant… I love his beauty but if he is going to destroy my flowers I rather get rid of him… thanks for an informative website. regards, ddgiln

Hi ddgiln, This is a False Potato Beetle, Leptinotarsa juncta. It is a leaf eating species in both the larval and adult stages. They may also eat flowers.